Child Online
Safeguarding Policy (COSP)

To better protect children online, the DICT has passed the Department Circular No. 015 s. 2020 or Child Online Safeguarding Policy for its Free Internet Access in Public Places Program to protect all Filipinos, especially children, from the harms of the Internet.

The Department Circular covers all public places under the FIAPP Program and its private and public stakeholders, including ISPs, NGAs, LGUs, CSOs, and NGOs.

Anong uri ka na stakeholder?

See the listed responsibilities of different stakeholders under the COSP:
Para sa

Mga Magulang

Para sa

Non-Government Organizations

Para sa

Mga Bata

Para sa

Mga Internet Service Provider

Para sa

Mga Magulang

Para sa

Mga Bata

Para sa

Non-Government Organizations

Para sa

Mga Internet Service Provider

Ano ang Free Internet Access in Public Places?

The Free Internet Access in Public Places Act (FIAPP) or RA 10929 is a program that aims to implement free Internet Access in government offices, educational institutions, and other public spaces such as hospitals, parks, and transport terminals. Ultimately, The program aims to empower the Filipino people digitally by making technological advancements freely accessible and safe for children.

Ano ang COSP?

DICT Department Circular No. 015 s. 2020 or the Child Online Safeguarding Policy provides guidelines, mechanisms, and standards for protecting children and teen users of the Free Internet Access in Public Places (FIAPP) Act.

The Department Circular states there the responsibilities of FIAPP stakeholders must:
adhere to the COSP policy and all connected child safeguarding policies
restrict dangerous and harmful content such as pornography and gambling
provide safety measures such as implementing the Captive Portal of the FIAPP program
participate in all COSP promotions and activities

Failure to comply with the policy will mean a criminal or administrative investigation.

Ang internet ay hindi kasing ligtas na tila...

579,006

Dami ng cyber tips na natanggap ng Department of Justice noong 2018

418,422

Dami ng cyber tips na naitala noong 2019

260%

Pagtaas ng online na pang-aabuso at pagsasamantala sa bata simula noong 2020

10,450

Tinatayang bilang ng mga naka-blacklist na website

Matuto pa tungkol sa COSP